Some elements of the RTI model (e.g., a problem-solving process to solve practical dilemmas; an intervention hierarchy or teaching pyramid to address children’s social-emotional development) already exist in the early childhood field. Learn how RTI at the pre-K level builds on these elements to address the needs of young children who show signs that they may not be learning in an expected manner.
http://www.rtinetwork.org/Pre-K
What Works Clearinghouse
The WWC publishes intervention reports that evaluate research on early childhood education curricula and instructional strategies designed for use with 3- to 5-year-old children. These curricula and strategies aim to develop competencies associated with school readiness, including language, literacy, math, and cognition. http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/Topic.aspx?tid=13#s=7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recognition & Response - RTI for Pre-K
R&R is a tiered model for pre-k based on Response to Intervention (RTI), designed to provide high quality instruction and targeted interventions that are matched to children’s learning needs. http://randr.fpg.unc.edu/
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Websites
What Works Clearinghouse
The WWC publishes intervention reports that evaluate research on early childhood education curricula and instructional strategies designed for use with 3- to 5-year-old children. These curricula and strategies aim to develop competencies associated with school readiness, including language, literacy, math, and cognition.
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/Topic.aspx?tid=13#s=7
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Recognition & Response - RTI for Pre-K
R&R is a tiered model for pre-k based on Response to Intervention (RTI), designed to provide high quality instruction and targeted interventions that are matched to children’s learning needs.http://randr.fpg.unc.edu/
Additional Resources
2010-2011 Application for Mid-Year Expansion for Districts Currently Operating a NYS Universal Prekindergarten Program (UPK)